LPI OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Liberty Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Company-paid life & AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Liberty Power Innovations (LPI) in Denver, CO, seeks an Operations Engineer to plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects in a fast-paced environment. The role involves collaboration across engineering, supply chain, operations, and finance to deliver innovative energy solutions.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in upstream or midstream operations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical projects through major phases including financial management and planning.
• Coordinates resources, risks, and stakeholder relationships to ensure on-time delivery.
• Contributes technical input for power generation, gas processing, compression, and CNG transport systems.
• Assesses new products and vendors for potential integration into operations.
• Reviews completed projects to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion.
• Maintains proactive communication with stakeholders to ensure high customer service levels.
• Participates in budgeting, cost tracking, and profitability assessments.
• Delivers project updates to management and clients; supports sales and operations teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel proficiency

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Denver, Colorado, US Posted On: 04-Nov-2026Job Code: 0000979Department: ENGINEERING - CORPORATESalary: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00Summary of Position:Liberty Power Innovations (LPI) is seeking a motivated Operations Engineer to support their mission of advancing cleaner energy solutions through compressed natural gas. This role involves independently planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. The position offers the opportunity to be part of a growing company and innovative technology, collaborating with various departments such as engineering, supply chain, operations, and finance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing projects efficiently.Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field.Minimum of 2 years of experience in upstream or midstream operations.Understanding of operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, and accounting processes.Experience leading projects with strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills to work effectively across departments.Proficient in Excel ability to learn industry standard software.Self-motivated individual with a growth mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.Indicators & Attributes for Success:Effective & decisive decision-making skillsAttention to detailCultural awarenessBusiness acumenCustomer/Client focusCritical evaluationPositive attitudeOrganizational and prioritization skillsCommunication skillsAccountabilityEthical practicePatienceFlexibilityMust be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needsPrimary Responsibilities:Leads technical projects through all major phases, including financial management, project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder relationships.Assists in identifying business opportunities and supports the conversion of these opportunities into new projects, contributing to the growth of LPI's portfolio.Contributes technical input for power generation, field gas processing, conditioning, compression stations, CNG transportation, and decompression systems, ensuring innovative and practical solutions.Evaluates new products and vendors for potential qualification and integration into LPI operations.Reviews completed projects, helping identify technical and commercial opportunities for improvement or expansion.Collaborates with stakeholders by setting clear expectations and maintaining proactive communication to ensure high levels of customer service.Assists in forecasting budgets, tracking equipment costs, revenue projections, and profitability assessments.Helps strengthen relationships with customers and vendors, learning to build and maintain strategic partnerships for long- term success.Supports sales and operations teams, coordinating job details, assigned services, equipment needs, and ensuring premium customer service for internal and external stakeholders.Participates in troubleshooting efforts, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve complex equipment and operational challenges in LPI projects.Delivers presentations on project updates, and results to key stakeholders, including management and clients.Promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement, learning to contribute to organizational initiatives aimed at improving processes and performance.Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Working Conditions/Environment:Operates in both a professional office setting and field environments, requiring flexibility between the two.Regularly uses multiple industry technical software systems, with an emphasis on continuous learning and adaptability.Evening and weekend work may be necessary based on project demands and deadlines.Travel to field locations may be required as part of project coordination and execution.BenefitsSalary:Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.Benefits:At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company PaidShort Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company matchParental LeaveFlexible Paid Time OffAnd many other benefits not listed here